Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Summary
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks a qualified candidate to teach as full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology. This position is a 9-month residential appointment and campus presence is required. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications begins immediately; the position will remain open until filled.
Preferred start date is January 2026, but August 2026 start date can be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 4/4 teaching load, scholarship, and service
• Teaching load will include 1000- and 2000-level lower-division Psychology courses, in addition to a variety of upper-division courses (may be offered as in-person, hybrid, or online)
• Serve the institution and remain active in the profession by maintaining a consistent record of scholarly research that includes publications and presentations in peer-reviewed venues
• Mentorship of student research

• Academic advising and mentoring of students
• Possess a strong generalist academic background and commitment to teaching excellence
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to collaboration and working as a part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess, and redirect programs as needed
• Research program development that can support the mentorship of undergraduate students in research endeavors
• Experience teaching in online and/or hybrid settings

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents: Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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